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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,976.84, 20,668.26 and 8,262.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,976.84, 20,668.26 and 8,262.45 is: 11,402.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,976.84 : 20,668.26 = 8,262.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,976.84/20,668.26 = 8,262.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,976.84x = 20,668.26 × 8,262.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,976.84x = 170,770,464.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,770,464.84/14,976.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,402.30

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